Utetes tabellariae (Fischer, 1964)
Taxonomic History / Nomenclature
This species was originally described by Fischer (1964) as Opius tabellariae. It was later formally transferred from Opius to Utetes by Wharton (1997). Utetes had been recognized as a subgenus of Opius by Fischer (1972) , and later elevated to generic rank by Wharton (1988). However, most of the species that attack Tephritidae were not formally transferred to Utetes until 1997, after Utetes had been redefined (Wharton 1997).
Remarks
For additional information, see the Utetes page.
Distribution
Native
Minnesota (Fischer, M. 1970.; Marsh, P. M. 1979.)
New York (Muesebeck, C. F. W. 1967.; Fischer, M. 1964.; Marsh, P. M. 1979.)
Biology / Hosts
Utetes tabellariae (Fischer) is an eastern species that has been reared from Rhagoletis tabellariae (Fitch) (Fischer 1964) infesting fruits of dogwood (Cornus) and Vaccinium.
Map
There are no specimens currently determined for this OTU, or those specimens determined for this OTU are not yet mappable.
